New Yale Pro 2 Introduces Best-in-Class Smart Lock Solution
Yale a leader in smart home security, today announced the launch of Yale Pro® 2, the brand’s latest product line for the professional and multi-family market. Yale Pro 2 delivers the next generation of smart lock solutions to revolutionize how builders, integrators, and multi-family customers streamline access management and improve building security.
Nest x Yale Lock Gets Google Assistant Features
Nest and Google have announced that starting on Wednesday, the Nest x Yale lock will gain compatibility with the Google Assistant. In more concrete terms, it?ll add voice commands to let users remotely check the status of the lock and lock their doors from any location. You?ll be able to lock the door by voice – but, it?s worth noting, not unlock it? because, you know, security.
Yale Commercial Adds To Its Access Control Offerings With nexTouch Sectional Mortise Lock
Yale Commercial announced at ISC West 2018 the expansion of its nexTouch™ digital keypad door lock line with a new sectional mortise lock platform. The nexTouch Sectional Mortise Keypad Lock an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified mortise lock that offers robust security for a wide range of commercial and multi-family applications, either as a standalone lock or integrated into a scalable access control system via plug-in modules. Comprised of a durable mortise lock body, the nexTouch Sectional Mortise Lock features a separate keypad, lever and optional security deadbolt.
Yale Cyber Leadership Forum
The Yale Cyber Leadership Forum aims to bridge the divide among legal scholars and practitioners, technology experts, business leaders, and policymakers from across the globe on how best to understand and counter the most pressing cyber security challenges of our day.
PennyAlert Delivers Visibility Into Video Infrastructure Behavior for a Penny a Day Per Stream
Viakoo, the first automated solution for cost effective and proactive management of IP video network infrastructure, announces the immediate availability of the company?s new PennyAlert™ for Video Security service. PennyAlert?s unique capability automatically diagnoses and sends corrective recommendations as an automated ticket alert to subscribers? smartphone app when a video stream not recording is detected.
Morse Watchmans Reports Increase in Demand for KeyWatcher Touch Key Control Systems Among Nation’s Top Universities
Morse Watchmans reports a rising number of domestic universities installing the company’s flagship key control system, KeyWatcher® Touch, to facilitate heightened levels of security and safety on campus. Within the last year, Morse Watchmans reports new, multi-department deployments of its KeyWatcher Touch systems at Boise State University and Marquette University.
New Digital Library From ASSA ABLOY Offers Dynamic Search And Enhanced Functionality
ASSA ABLOY announced the launch of a comprehensive digital library, designed to offer fast, easy access to valuable product information. More than 300 catalogs, brochures, price books and other literature are featured in the new digital library, which comprises a highly visual and intuitive user experience. Thumbnail images help to clearly and quickly identify literature pieces and users are able to further refine results through dynamic search options such as keyword search and product type filters.
ASSA ABLOY Offers Mobile Apps To Streamline Deployments
In an ongoing effort to provide the highest level of customer support, ASSA ABLOY is offering two new mobile apps to ensure that installers are well equipped in the field. The ASSA ABLOY Customer Support App provides a troubleshooting, e-learning and support experience that is immediate and intuitive, while the BILT app simplifies installation with fully interactive, voice narrated step-by-step instructions. Both apps are currently available for download on Apple and Android mobile devices. The Customer Support app is powered with live, interactive video and live chat support from a technician.
ASSA ABLOY Announces New Black Suede Finish Across Large Suite Of Door Hardware
ASSA ABLOY announced a new Black Suede (BSP) finish, available across a large, multi-brand offering of door hardware. Similar to the highly sought-after matte black finishes now seen throughout both residential and commercial spaces, ASSA ABLOY?s Black Suede exudes a sophisticated elegance with a ?suede-like? feel. From interior paint, to kitchen appliances, faucets and hardware, matte black has quickly become a popular finish for a multitude of interior and exterior designs, from refined contemporary to high-end industrial. Black Suede is a permanent matte finish that has proven to maintain its original ?suede-like? appearance with no signs of dulling.
ASSA ABLOY Products Recognized By Security Industry With Multiple Award Wins
ASSA ABLOY recently announced that several of its products received accolades during the awards season surrounding ISC West in April. ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in door opening solutions. ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions combines the expertise of door opening experts with the comprehensive product offering of leading door and hardware brands to provide complete solutions to partners and end-users in commercial, retail, multi-family, government and institutional facilities.
ASSA ABLOY Offers Opportunity For Security Professionals To ?Connect to More? At ISC West 2018
ASSA ABLOY will offer security professionals connect to more opportunities, people, partnerships, and resources at ISC West 2018 at ASSA ABLOY booth #8061, highlighting how attendees can ?Connect to More.? Multiple opportunities for integrators looking to offer cutting-edge capabilities to clients are on display in the form of new products and solutions. ASSA ABLOY will also showcase an expansion of their award-winning EcoFlex technology with the launch of the new EcoFlex™ exit trim. In comparison with traditional, solenoid-based exit trim, EcoFlex exit trim reduces energy consumption up to 95%, as certified by GreenCircle.
ProdataKey Partners With Dwelo To Create Unique Perimeter Security Solution
ProdataKey and Dwelo LLC announced a partnership that will seamlessly integrate PDK?s cloud access control technology into the Dwelo smart apartment platform. Dwelo?s web and mobile software, which currently offers apartment dwellers the ability to control smart devices such as light switches, thermostats and door deadbolts for their individual units, will be adding features to manage access to common areas of their building or community, such as entry gates, clubhouse, gym and laundry facilities.
ASSA ABLOY Shares Important Considerations For Door Security Solutions
ASSA ABLOY reflects on the learning moments of 2017 – the areas where the security industry learned, grew and shifted thinking to better provide products and solutions for buildings of all types, across all industries. The result of this reflection is a number of opportunities that ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions is excited to focus on in 2018.
Essence IoT Compatible with Google Assistant
Essence announced that its WeR@Home™ technology has been integrated with the Google Assistant, allowing WeR@Home customers to use the Google Assistant on their phone; voice-activated speaker, like Google Home; and more to operate their Essence-based IoT solutions. Essence WeR@Home Smart Living enables consumers to enjoy IoT?s possibilities through seamlessly and remotely managing their connected homes.
Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Z-Wave Pavilion CES 2018
The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, will host the largest smart home footprint this year at CES 2018. The Pavilion will for the first time include over 30 smart home brands with new IoT devices, along with a full walk through home demonstrating different brands working together to create one cohesive smart home experience.
Grab An Amazon Key: New Level Of Delivery Convenience For Prime Members
Amazon Key will be available on November 8 in 37 cities and surrounding areas across the U.S., with more locations rolling out over time. Delivery is available on tens of millions of items sold on Amazon.com and the delivery is available at no extra cost for Prime members. Amazon Key works with Same-Day, One-Day, Two-Day and Standard Shipping. Once set-up is complete, receiving in-home delivery is as simple as a click: customers select ?in-home? while shopping and Amazon handles the rest. No passcodes, no fuss.
ASSA ABLOY Utilizes BILT Mobile App To Assist With Simple, Accurate Installations
ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions is simplifying the installation of its door and opening products through interactive 3D models. These step-by-step instructions make installations easier, ensure products are installed properly, and store warranties for future reference. The mobile BILT app is free to download on Apple and Android and provides access to Intelligent Instructions™ for ASSA ABLOY products. The instructions are fully-interactive, voice narrated step-by-step guides that simplify installation and shorten the time it takes to accomplish the job. They remove the guess-work when attempting to interpret paper instructions.
Do You Have a Right to Privacy From Video Cameras in Public Places?
There are no Federal laws that prohibit hidden video surveillance also known as Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) in public or in the workplace. Most states do not prohibit it either. Only California, New York, and Rhode Island prohibit hidden video cameras in places where people expect complete privacy such as locker rooms, bathrooms and other places where people undress.
Winston Churchill Joins DVTEL?s Board of Directors
DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, is pleased to announce that Winston Churchill, Managing General Partner of SCP Partners, will join the DVTEL Board of Directors. Churchill replaces Edmundo Gonzalez, whose personal commitment and unique analytical skills over many years of being a loyal member of DVTEL?s Board of Directors have proven to be incredibly valuable in helping the company overcome hurdles and meet business goals.
Thread Group Adds Somfy and Tyco to Board of Directors
The Thread Group (www.threadgroup.org) announced the addition of Somfy, the leader in home control products, and Tyco, the largest fire protection and security solutions company, to its Board of Directors. Thread is the new IP-based low-power wireless mesh networking protocol designed specifically for the home and The Thread Group is an industry alliance chartered with guiding the widespread adoption of Thread. The Thread Group now includes more than 80 member companies and nine board members, making it one of the fastest-growing alliances focused on the Internet of Things in the home.